The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced Massachusetts is now an official member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a global network of more than 1,400 governments and organizations working together to protect biodiversity. This milestone places Massachusetts within…
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Beacon Ensemble’s Beacon New Music Festival Volume II coming June 5-7
Following on the success of its inaugural event last year, Beacon Ensemble is again offering Beacon New Music Festival Volume II from June 5 to 7. Opening night of the festival with Mink Duo is set for Friday, June 5,…
Collins wins key amendments in Mass Ready Act
Senator Nick Collins recently secured several key amendments in the Senate’s passage of the Mass Ready Act, a major environmental bond bill focused on strengthening climate resilience, protecting natural resources, and supporting communities across Massachusetts. The legislation—S.3050, An Act to…
Skanska secures unanimous approval from BPDA for Longwood Place project
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) voted unanimously Thursday evening, April 16, to approve the initial three buildings of Skanska’s plans for Longwood Place – a project that is poised to thoroughly transform the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) with…
BPHC reports person with measles passed through Logan Airport
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report that a person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 14. The individual traveled to Boston on JetBlue…
Mayor Wu announces launch of 2026 construction season
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of a new construction season for City of Boston Streets projects. Building on last year’s historic progress—50 miles of street resurfacing and a record 1,723 ADA-compliant ramps rebuilt—the City’s focus this year continues…
Wu Administration announces Affordable Housing Funding for rental projects citywide
The City of Boston has announced more than $52 million in new funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing across Boston. The awards, administered through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Community Preservation Fund, and the…
Mayor Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as 45th Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the appointment of Rodney Marshall as the 45th Commissioner/Chief of Department of the Boston Fire Department (BFD). Marshall, who joined the BFD in 1991 and currently serves as Chief of Operations – Support Services, brings…
Lanterns & Luminaries launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Boston
Boston officially kicked off America’s 250th anniversary celebration with a powerful tribute to history, arts and culture, and civic unity at Lanterns & Luminaries, held at the iconic Old North Church on the eve of Patriots’ Day weekend. Hosted by…
Mother’s Day gesture with deeper meaning: supporting women facing hunger in Boston
Food insecurity across Massachusetts has reached a troubling milestone. According to recent data, 40 percent of households are now experiencing food insecurity—double the rate seen just a few years ago in 2019. At Women’s Lunch Place (WLP), a day shelter…